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Zoltan VardaiDec 30, 2025
$11B Bitcoin whale sells $330M ETH, opens massive $748M longs in top cryptos
An $11 billion Bitcoin whale is betting hundreds of millions of dollars on price increases of Bitcoin, Ether and Solana, while "smart money" traders remain net short on leading tokens.
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The $11 billion Bitcoin whale who correctly predicted the $19 billion October market crash is betting on the price appreciation of the top cryptocurrencies, signaling a potential market recovery.
After cashing out $330 million in Ether
ETH$3,183
, the whale opened three leveraged long positions worth a cumulative $748 million, betting on price increases of Bitcoin
BTC$93,675
SOL$135.50
.
The largest is an ETH long position worth $598 million, opened at $3,147, which faces liquidation if Ether’s price falls below $2,143, according to blockchain data platform Lookonchain’s Tuesday X post.
Based on their recent transaction patterns, the whale is positioning for a short-term rally in the three leading cryptocurrencies while continuing to run leveraged positions despite facing about $49 million in unrealized losses.